FUOYE VC, Prof Fasina, launches National Recognition Scheme

The Vice Chancellor (VC) Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, has launched the esteemed ‘National Recognition Scheme’, a landmark initiative that honours Nigeria’s illustrious figures by naming prominent buildings and facilities after them.

This was contained in a report by FUOYE’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede, posted on the institution’s website.

According to the report, “With the gracious approval of the University Governing Council, the visionary project conceptualised and championed by Professor Fasina reflected FUOYE’s deep commitment to national excellence, institutional heritage, and strategic engagement.

“The implementation, however, was led by the Directorate of Advancement under the leadership of Professor Olubukola Oyawoye and supervised by the university management.

“Foremost figures honoured were President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, and several other distinguished Nigerians whose names now graced FUOYE’s academic and administrative landscape.”

As stated in the report, Prof Oyawoye, while addressing newsmen, said “the initiative was more than symbolic as it was a bold affirmation of legacy, excellence and the power of national icons to inspire future generations.”

Oyawoye added that VC Fasina took the laudable step of naming key buildings and facilities of the noble institution after the distinguished personalities for their enormous contributions to national development, unwavering commitment to societal advancement, and sacrificial service to humanity.

Full list of named buildings and faculties at FUOYE as contained in the report is as follows:

Administrative and Central Facilities:-

University Main Library – Adesuyi Lanre Library

New ICT Base – Engr. Kayode Ojo ICT Centre

New Senate Building – Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senate Building

Main Administration Building – Mohammed Yahuza Admin Block

Convocation Ground (1000 Seater Auditorium) – Victor Ndoma-Egba Auditorium

University Main Auditorium (Phase 1) – Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Auditorium

University Health Centre – Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Building

FUOYE Microfinance Bank – Olusegun Alebiosu Building

FUOYE Innovation Hub, Oye – Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi Hall

Entrepreneur Centre, Oye – Folorunso Alakija Complex

FUOYE Business School – Wole Olanipekun Building

Sports Arena, Oye – Samuel Oparaji Sport Arena

Millennium Park – Obafemi Awolowo Freedom Park

Academic Faculties and Departments:-

Theatre and Media Arts – Wole Soyinka Auditorium

Faculty of Arts – Jacob Festus Adeniyi Ajayi Building

Faculty of Agriculture – Olusegun Obasanjo Building

Faculty of Education – Peter Okebukola Building

Faculty of Environmental Sciences – Fola Alade Building

Faculty of Engineering – Chinedu Nebo Building

Faculty of Management Sciences – Bisi Onasanya Building

Faculty of Science – Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Building

Faculty of Communication & Media Studies – Tony Momoh Building

College of Medical Sciences – Olikoye Ransome- Kuti Building

Faculty of Pharmacy – Dora Akunyili Building

Satellite and Part-Time Campuses:-

Part-Time, Ayegbaju Campus – Femi Ajayi Campus

Part-Time, Ire Campus – Akomolafe Adebayo Campus

Part-Time, Ikole Campus – Adejuyigbe Campus

Part-Time, Ayedun Campus – Ogunsakin Elesun of Esun Campus

Halls of Residence:-

New Female Hostel – Remi Tinubu Hall

Old Boys Hostel, Oye – Michael Opeyemi Bamidele Hall

Boys Hostel, Ikole – Gboyega Oyetola Hall

Old Female Hostel, Oye – Ibukun Awosika Hall

Female Hostel, Ikole – Adunni Olayinka Hall

“However, the execution of the initiative has been widely commended, reinforcing FUOYE’s upward trajectory in academics, infrastructure, and innovation as the milestone marks a defining chapter in the university’s journey toward becoming a globally recognised institution rooted in purpose, heritage, and excellence,” the report concluded.